Auburn adds ex-Illinois LB T.J. Neal as grad transfer Auburn has added a big-time transfer to its defense. Former Illinois linebacker T.J. Neal announced Tuesday that he will play for Auburn for his final season of college football. Neal was a two-year starter for the Illini and compiled 109 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and two sacks last season. He announced his decision to leave Illinois … [Read more...]

Brad vs. the Book: Cyclones to blow through Waco Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Tuesday's selections below:  West … [Read more...]

McCaffrey's brother spurns Stanford for Michigan [unable to retrieve full-text content]McCaffrey's brother spurns Stanford for Michigan … [Read more...]

Iowa DB Omar Truitt arrested for drunk driving Iowa defensive back Omar Truitt ran into some trouble over the weekend. According to the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Truitt, 19, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor drunken driving early Sunday morning. Police said Truitt was pulled over at about 12:40 a.m. on Sunday morning. The arresting officer smelled alcohol on Truitt and a breathalyzer … [Read more...]

Marshall gets custom championship belts as performance incentives Marshall football has come up with a creative way to reward strong performances — championship wrestling belts. A group of program supporters have worked behind the scenes during the past year to help create championship belts that resemble the same ones used in WWE. And what they came up with was four belts, each weighing … [Read more...]

Cincinnati's president has been campaigning for Big 12 move Cincinnati is interested in switching conferences. According to documents obtained by the Cincinnati Enquirer, emails show that the president of the school has been in contact with others about the possibility of the Bearcats joining the Big 12 since 2014. Cincy is currently a member of the American Athletic Conference. The Big 12 … [Read more...]

Diamond Stone allowed to stay in game after unsportsmanlike act Wisconsin fans already had ill-will toward Maryland freshman Diamond Stone before Saturday for choosing to be a Terrapin instead of a Badger out of high school after growing up in Milwaukee. Stone gave them a legitimate reason to dislike him when he fell to the floor with Wisconsin forward Vitto Brown late in the first half and … [Read more...]

Bubble breakdown: Wisconsin caps win streak with massive upset It was only a month ago that Wisconsin was 9-9 overall and 1-4 in the Big Ten after a humiliating loss at Northwestern.  Now the Badgers have reeled off seven straight victories to get back into position to not only make the NCAA tournament but perhaps contend for yet another top-four Big Ten finish. The most impressive win … [Read more...]

Oregon's grip on the Pac-12 loosens after two-loss week The white-knuckle grip Oregon had on first place in the Pac-12 entering the week is no longer nearly so tight anymore.  In fact, by the time the weekend is over, the Ducks may not be alone in first place anymore. Two nights after wholly non-competitive 20-point loss at Cal, Oregon didn't show up for the first 35 minutes Saturday against … [Read more...]

Grayson Allen hits buzzer-beater robbing UVA of rare win at Duke Duke basketball fans have another reason to love Grayson Allen. College basketball fans not cheering for the Blue Devils have another reason to dislike the feisty sophomore guard. At the start of the week, Allen earned national attention for intentionally tripping a Louisville player and earning a flagrant foul for the act. On … [Read more...]